2009-08-19

Passwords: 8 Tips for Creating & Using them

Most of internet users underestimate the importance of a password, and usually internet users come-up with weak passwords, easy to guess and consequently subjecting their accounts to be hacked, stolen, exploring sensitive information and sometimes blackmailed!.

It’s important to know the password is like the PIN number of your bank account, once the PIN number is stolen the criminal or the malicious users can use your name to open new credit card accounts, draw your money, or apply for an online transaction. The same idea with your password, if it is stolen all your e-mails, contact lists, files…etc will be for misused and public use!.Here are important tips you need to know while creating a password:

1. Make the password lengthy: long passwords provide more protection than short ones. Your password should be 8 or more characters, 14 or more will be the best.